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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,250, 1,056,394.32 and 536,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,250, 1,056,394.32 and 536,498.24 is: 739,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,250 : 1,056,394.32 = 536,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,250/1,056,394.32 = 536,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,250x = 1,056,394.32 × 536,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,250x = 566,753,693,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,753,693,426.00/766,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,645.93

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